Moisture-absorbing device



May 30, 1944- A. L. FELDMAN MOISTURE ABSORBING DEVICE Filed June 16, 1942 3mm 9 Zdman Patented May 30,1944

mors'runs-ansoanmo DEVICE Abrom L. Feldm an, Atlanta,,Ga. Application June is, 1942, Serial No. 447,284 (Cl. 229-15) p 2 Claims.

This invention relates to a moisture absorbing means and a receptacle therefor.

An object of this invention is to provide a moisture absorbing compound for removing moisture from closets, containers, or the like, so as to prevent accumulation of mildew, to eliminate mold and to eliminate unpleasant odors.

A further object of this invention is to provide an improved combined package and receptacle in which the solidified compound is adapted to be positioned, the receptacle being ,of a disposable' the upper open end of the receptacle II and includes a disc-shaped body I which is formed'with a reverted marginal edge portion H. The reverted edge portion ll forms a rib extended outwaterproof construction and including a removable closure for exposing the compound to the atmosphere.

A: further object of this invention is to provide an improved combined package and receptacle which may be formed out of waterproof cardboard or the like and which is provided with an inner bottom with a support for the latter, thereby dividing the interior of the receptacle into an upper chamber in which the solid compound is positioned, and a lower liquid receiving chamber.

With the foregoing objects and others which may hereinafter appear, the invention consists of the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts as will be more specifically referred to and illustrated in the accompanying drawing, wherein is shown an embodiment of the invention, but it is to be understood that changes, variations and modifications may be resorted to which fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

in the drawing:

Figure 1 is a detail top plan of a moisture absorbing device constructed according to an embodiment of this invention showing the. device with the cover or closure removed,

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken on the line 2-2 of Figure 1, with the cover in position,

wardly from the outer side of the body II and a cylindrical flange I8 is formed integral-with the rib or reverted portion I! and is adapted to tightly and removably engage about the outer surface. of the body II.

An inner disc-shaped bottom I! is disposed within the cylindrical side wall II in upwardly spaced relation to the lower bottom It The inner bottom I9 is supported in upwardly spaced relation with respect to the lower bottom I! by means of a pair of right angularly related partitions or supporting members 20 and 2 I The supporting member 20 is formed centrally of the. length thereof with a downwardly opening slot 12 and in like manner the wall or supporting member 2| is formed centrally of the length thereof with an upwardly opening slot 23. In this manner the two inner walls or supporting members 20 and 2 may beinterlocked with each other so that the upper and lower edges thereof will be coplanar. 1

Each supporting member or partition includes a pair of sheet-like walls or plates 24 and II which are disposed in spaced apart relation and have secured therebetween a corrugated sheet It. The corrugated sheet II provides reinforcing for the two outer walls or sheet members 24 and II so that the' two partitions 2| and ii will'be strengthened and may readily stand on edge to support the weight which is placed on the inner bottom member ll.

The inner bottom ity of circumferentially spaced apart openings 2! and the outer edge of the inner bottom I! has formed integral therewith a plurality of circum- Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on the line ferentially spaced apart depending flaps or fin- 3-4 of Figure 2, and gers 28. The flaps or fingers 28 are adapted to be I Figure dis a top plan partly broken away of interposed between the outer vertical edges of the inner perforate bottom. the partitions "and 2! so as to tightly hold the Referring to the drawing, the numeral nates generally a receptacle which is adapted to be constructed out of cardboard or other fibrous material and which is coated or impregnated with waterproof material. The receptacle Ill includes a cylindrical side wall H and a bottom wall I! which is formed at the outer marginal edge thereof with a depending cylindrical flange it. The lower end of the side wall H is reverted or crimped as at M sons to tightly hold and seal the bottom I! in the lowerend of the side wall i I.

A closure I5 is adapted to removably engage in deslgpartitions 20 and ii against-rotary movement-in the side wall H and the frictional engagement ber 28 and an upper chamber 3!. A moistureabsorbing element 3| is adapted to be in the upper chamber 3| and rests on the upperside of the-inner bottom it.

This moisture absorbing element at is'com n is provided with a plural structed in the form 01' a plurality of cakes of calcium chloride which have impregnated therein at the time of the formation of the solid body a perfume or odo'rizing element so that the odorizing element will be normally inert but will be rendered active when moisture is absorbed by the hygroscopic element 3l.-

In the use of the moisture absorbing device, the package which is formed by the receptacle It and the solid calcium chlorideor moisture absorbing element II. is normally sold with the closure ll on the upper end 01' the receptacle l0. As long as the closure is in position no moisture will collect on the calcium chloride or element 3! and no odor will be given of! by this element. Where it is desired to remove moisture from the atmosphere in. a closed chamber, such as a closet or the like, the receptacle i0 is placed in the closet or closed chamber and the cover or closure Iii rethrown away or disposed, of after the cak 3|! has been dissipated.

What I claim is:

1. Areceptacle comprising a cylindrical body, a lower bottom in said body, a pair oi right angularly disposed inner walls resting at their lower edges on said bottom wall, an inner perforate bottom resting on the upper edges or said inner walls, said inner bottom dividing the interior into a lower chamber and an upper chamber, downturned fingers integral with said inner bottom and interposed between the outer ends of said inner walls-and the inner side of said body for holding said inner walls against movement, and a closure encompassing the upper end of said body.

2. A receptacle comprising a cylindrical body, a lower bottom in said body, a pair of upright right angularly disposed inner, walls resting on said bottom wall, each inner wall comprising a rectangular member formed with an elongated medial slot extending inwardly from one horizontal edge thereof, each member including a pair of spaced apart relatively rigid sheets and a corrugated member disposed between said sheets, the

slots in said rectangular members being oppositely disposed whereby said members may interlock with each other, an inner perforate bottom resting on the upper edges of said inner walls, said inner bottom dividing the interior into a lower chamber and an upper chamber, downturned fingers integral with said inner bottom and interposed between the outer ends of said inner walls and the inner side of said body for holding said inner walls against movement, and a closure encompassing the upper endof said body.

ABROM L. FELDMAN. 

